Another Problem... Starting Car

[Danielle]

And Im still having to jump start my car with another car. Im using a wireless battery charger to charge it but it doesnt do the trick. It has to be hooked up to another car. So after the guy wired my switch together so I could start it, I jumped my car with my moms truck. Left it for a few minutes then had to take cables off my car to move it. The car ended up dying. I cant just leave my car battery to be jumped by another car battery all night. One, My mom would get mad. Two, I shouldnt have to do that unless something else is wrong with my car.....

 

[mph1001]

A wireless battery charger? I would be leery of that. Usually, even with a bad battery, once it's started the vehicle will run as long as the alternator is good. Once you jump start it disconnect the jumper cables and check the battery with your multimeter. With the car running it should be around 13 to 14 volts.

 

[kevinspann]

Sounds like the alternator isn't charging the battery for some reason or another.

 

[luigisho]

Check the voltage when the car is running. Either the alt isn't charging or the battery is bad or both. If you drain a car battery completely, especially several times, chances are good that it becomes difficult to hold a charge.